# with a will

> English word · Prep_phrase · IPA /ˌwɪθ‿ə ˈwɪl/

## Definitions
1. With willingness and zeal; with all one's heart or strength; earnestly, heartily.

## Etymology
From with + a + will (“firmity of purpose, fixity of intent”), originally often used to refer to rowing a boat vigorously.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/with-a-will